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Episodes
51 episodes
51. Needham & Company’s Laura Martin on the Keys to Value In the TV Market
Laura Martin, Senior Entertainment & Internet Analyst at Needham & Company, joins Michael Beach to discuss the latest bull and bear cases in the TV sector and how networks are balancing profitability with the shift towards streaming.
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Episode 52
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22:31
50. Streaming Evolution: Loop Media’s Bob Gruters on Bringing TV Everywhere
Bob Gruters, Chief Revenue Officer of Loop Media, joins Michael Beach to discuss the massive upside of streaming and impact of contextual relevancy for retailers, their customers, and their advertising partners.Want the latest insights f...
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Episode 51
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19:34
49. IRIS.TV’s Field Garthwaite on the Power of Contextual Targeting
Field Garthwaite, Co-Founder, and CEO of IRIS.TV, joins Michael Beach to discuss the power of contextual targeting, and how publishers with high value inventory can use video-level data to improve performance and justify higher CPMs.Want...
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Episode 50
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35:07
48. Dallas Lawrence on The Future of Free Ad-Supported TV
Dallas Lawrence, Chief Strategy Officer of Telly, joins Michael Beach to discuss an innovative new offering in the free, ad-supported TV (FAST) space and the optimal value exchange between media companies, device manufacturers, and consumers.
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Episode 49
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22:26
47. Decoding the Streaming Landscape: Insights from the Entertainment Strategy Guy
In this unique episode, Michael Beach is joined by the anonymous industry insider known as Entertainment Strategy Guy (ESG) to discuss how algorithms dictate streaming viewership, the evolution of streaming economics, and what content spend may...
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Episode 48
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40:15
46. CIMM’s Jon Watts on The Measurement Dilemma
Jon Watts, Managing Director of CIMM joins Michael Beach to discuss the evolving TV and streaming landscape, measurement complexities, and potential measurement advancements through emerging technologies. Want the latest insights ...
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Episode 46
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37:17
45. Frost Prioleau on Empowering Local Businesses with CTV
Frost Prioleau, CEO of Simpli.fi, joins Michael Beach to discuss the unique needs of local advertisers, the convergence of performance and branding in CTV, and the challenges of optimizing creative delivery and measurement. Want t...
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Episode 45
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19:54
44. Chris Wilson on Decoding Cross-Platform Video Measurement
Chris Wilson, CEO of HyphaMetrics, joins Michael Beach to discuss the need for a fresh approach in video measurement. They discuss the hurdles of local cross-platform planning, the implications of walled gardens, and the complexities surroundin...
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Episode 44
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23:49
43. Michael Bologna on Unlocking the Power of CTV Advertising
Michael Bologna, Chief Accelerator of BrightLine, joins Michael Beach to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the connected TV advertising space, the importance of ad personalization, and the role of data in CTV advertising. <...
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Episode 43
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31:43
42. Steve Lanzano on TV Advertising in the Streaming Era
Steve Lanzano, President & CEO of TVB, joins Michael Beach to discuss the impact of streaming services on traditional television networks, the trend towards original content, and the importance of innovation to stay competitive. W...
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Episode 42
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26:11
41. Brian Wieser on the Dynamics of Media Buying
Brian Wieser, Principal of Madison and Wall, joins Michael Beach to discuss the challenges of regional allocation for national brands and the importance of focusing on value over cost in the video ad industry. Want the latest insi...
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Episode 41
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32:52
40. Mike Shields on the Evolution of CTV
Mike Shields, CEO of Shields Strategic Consulting, joins Michael Beach to discuss the convergence of digital and linear advertising, the difficulties in delivering targeted ads, and the challenges surrounding ad frequency. Want th...
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Episode 40
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23:30
39. datafuelX’s Howard Shimmel on Next Steps for Cross-Platform Measurement
Howard Shimmel, Chief Strategist at datafuelX, shares the challenges of measuring video across different platforms, the role of data and analytics in the industry, and the importance of a reliable and accurate panel for measurement. ...
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Episode 39
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25:29
38. The Herald Group’s Todd Van Etten on Optimizing Media for Maximum Impact
Todd Van Etten, Chief Digital Strategist at Herald Group, shares the need for better tools to manage advertising campaigns and optimize media mix for maximum impact and provides insights into the challenges and opportunities of digital marketin...
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Episode 38
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26:56
37. Camelot CEO Sam Bloom on “De-averaging” Data for Better Targeting
Sam Bloom, the CEO of Camelot Strategic Marketing and Media, discusses the impact of the pandemic on the advertising industry, the importance of agencies’ expertise in various disciplines, the complexities of delivery and measurement, and the n...
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Episode 37
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33:50
36. Matrix Solution’s Brenda Hetrick on Connecting Buyers and Sellers in a Fragmented Market
Brenda Hetrick, President of Matrix Solutions, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to share the challenges facing media sellers in a convergent TV environment and how technology can bridge the gap for buyers and sellers. Wa...
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Episode 36
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25:38
35. Madhive’s Joe Marino on TV Sellers’ Transition to Digital Video
Joe Marino, Senior Vice President of Strategic Account Sales at Madhive, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to share his thoughts on the evolution of TV buying, the shift into buying digital video, and the challenges sellers face in thi...
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Episode 35
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24:09
34. AdImpact CEO Kyle Roberts on What Marketers Can Learn From Political Advertising
Kyle Roberts, CEO at AdImpact, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to share his thoughts on what advertisers across industries can learn from political advertising and how local advertising is reshaping the entire landscape. <...
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Episode 34
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30:04
33. Julia Alexander on the Impact of Ad-Supported Streaming
Julia Alexander, Director of Strategy at Parrot Analytics, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to share her thoughts on the upside of ad-supported streaming and the economics of content production and unscripted programming. <...
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Episode 33
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53:37
32. Hollywood Reporter’s Alex Weprin on the Future of Ads in Streaming
Alex Weprin, Media Reporter at The Hollywood Reporter, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to share his thoughts on the state of streaming, ad implementation strategies across platforms, and the latest on regional sports networks....
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Episode 32
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25:27
31. Yahoo’s Mallory Armstrong on the Keys to Cross Screen Measurement
Mallory Armstrong, Yahoo's Head of Global TV Data Strategy, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to share her insights on the future of media buying and the current challenges and opportunities in cross screen measurement. W...
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Episode 31
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29:08
30. Rich Greenfield on Streaming’s Road Ahead
Rich Greenfield, Partner and Media and Technology Analyst at LightShed Partners, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to share the bull/bear case for companies like Netflix, Roku, Disney, and Comcast, the future of news, and the challenge...
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Episode 30
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37:25
29. Ashwini Karandikar on Data-Driven Decision Making
Ashwini Karandikar, EVP Media, Tech & Data at The 4A’s, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to share the importance of cross-channel measurement at the local level and data-driven decision-making for marketers and agencies.
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Episode 29
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45:44
28. Mark Zgutowicz on Success Drivers in the Video Ad Market
Mark Zgutovic, a Senior Research Analyst at The Benchmark Company, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to discuss how short-form content videos are pulling ad dollars from mainstream players and the future of ID and privacy in the Connec...
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Episode 28
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25:55
27. HyphaMetrics CEO Joanna Drews on TV Measurement and the Oracle of Truth
Joanna Drews, Cofounder and CEO HyphaMetrics, joins Cross Screen Media CEO Michael Beach to share her thoughts on using next-generation technologies to close the gap in cross-screen measurement and how zero-party data could re-shape the video a...
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Episode 27
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21:37